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M15 MSX

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,031 mi
Last recorded85,031 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 MSX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 85,031 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 16 Sep 2011 85,031 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine managment light on

Pass 9 Sep 2010 77,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,971 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 68,971 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,452 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 59,452 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Fail 8 Sep 2007 42,428 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 42,428 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,992 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 36,887 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 30,130 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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M15 MSX is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M15 MSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M15 MSX registered?

M15 MSX is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is M15 MSX safe to buy?

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